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D128 GHT

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

268,254 mi
Last recorded268,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD128 GHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 268,254 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 268,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brakes not tested due to front shock absorber condition

Pass 1 Sep 2005
Fail 31 Aug 2005 258,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2005 258,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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D128 GHT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 135,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D128 GHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D128 GHT registered?

D128 GHT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 1987.

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